This is a drawing of an elephant with a fortified tower on its back. The image depicts an elephant with exaggerated features like large curving tusks and a pronounced trunk. The elephant bears a howdah resembling a small castle tower atop its back, complete with crenellations and a figure peering out of the top. The texture of the elephant's skin is suggested with fine crosshatch lines. The drawing employs a monochromatic palette, focusing on line and shading to convey form.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1480/1490
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 4451 × 3621 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette